The Incubus System Chapter 24. Between Demon and Human

The Incubus System Chapter 24. Between Demon and Human

"Thank you for helping ," Emma's voice returned my senses. A smile of relief adorned her face.

"You are welco," I said, taking my hands off her.

But when my hand just about left her, she staggered. Reflexively, I grabbed her hand to help her up, while I kept my distance from her. Even though I noticed her pale face and exhausted status, I didn't expect her to be this weak.

"I know a 24-hour clinic around here, I'll take you there," I said while continuing to support her, helping her to walk.

"Thank you." Her face was still red and her eyes were still staring at .

"No problem," I replied simply. Right now my feelings are mixed, with her status as a demon hunter, my status turned into her prey naturally. Even though I have feelings for her, I can't help myself but raise up my alertness.

Our feet kept moving on a quiet street in Nighthallow City while awkwardness swept over . I have so many things that I want to ask her, but all my words are stuck in my throat. This ti it wasn't because of my feelings for her, but because of the truth that I had just discovered. Forget about our status differences or my profession as a prostitute, with her profession as a demon hunter our relationship is even more complicated before we start it.

"Are you also a demon hunter?" her voice broke the silence between us.

"Of course not," I replied quickly.

"Really?" From her tone, I knew she didn't believe .

"It's very rare for ordinary people to have the ability to deal with demons."

"I can do a little self-defence so I can fight them," I replied soberly. I'm not confused by her suspicion. Let alone fight them, normally humans will be afraid when they see the demon's true form. Their reaction would not have been much different when I had almost beco demons' al a few days ago.

She paused while continuing to look at suspiciously. While I walked next to her while avoiding her gaze. Is she already suspecting that I'm also a demon? If she realizes it, what should I do? I don't want to hurt Emma nor fight her. Even though I could escape from her today, she could have told my identity to everyone and Damian would end up being the target of all demon hunters.

She opened her mouth again to speak while her expression turned serious.

"Are you...."

My brain imdiately tried to find a way out when I heard the initial words of her question. The only thing in my mind right now was using my manipulation skills on her.

"Franz Fullhorn?" she finished her sentence

After being silent in surprise for a few seconds, my tension suddenly disappeared as a chuckled out of my mouth. I was prepared for the worst, yet she thought differently. And seriously, why of all people does she think that I am Franz? We don't have any similarity.

Realizing she guessed the wrong na, she imdiately looked down in embarrassnt.

"I'm sorry. I made the conclusion since when the first ti we t, you had a fight with Olivia. Also, I saw that you could fight well."

"It's okay. My na is Damian," I introduced myself. It seems like Olivia talked a lot about Franz to her. Suspecting as a master of martial arts didn't seem too bad than suspecting as a demon.

She flashed a sweet smile at .

"I'm Emma. Nice to et you, Damian."

I smiled in response. Realizing we were near the clinic, I made a request to her.

"Emma, I want to ask you one thing. Please keep it a secret about this."

She frowned in confusion with my request.

"Keep it a secret that I've helped you and I can fight. Just tell them, I'm only find you collapsing on the street," I clarified my request. I'm sure after the doctor saw Emma's condition and found out that she was a demon hunter, I would definitely be asked for information. And if they find out I can fight demons without any skills like 'Holy Chain' or 'Mana Strike' it will take into the spotlight.

"Why? Shouldn't you be proud to be able to defeat them? I even plan to invite you to join our demon hunter association."

'A demon joins a demon hunter association, just like a rabbit goes into lions' den.' Well, I'm not completely rabbit-like, since I can fight them. But still, join them is sa as suicide for .

"I just want to live a normal life," I reasoned.

She sighed in disappointnt.

"Okay. I don't think everyone wants to be a demon hunter."

We entered a clinic not far from the station. A nurse imdiately greeted us and brought Emma to be examined, while she told to co along to be asked for information about what had happened to her.

Half an hour had passed after the doctor examined and treated her, they had also contacted her family. Right now, I'm sitting next to her waiting for her family to co while Emma is lying in a patient bed. Seeing her condition I wondered, why would a woman from a rich family like her beco a Demon Hunter? Doesn't being a demon hunter an that she must puts her life on the line every day?

My curiosity prompted to ask.

"Emma, may I know your reason why you want to beco a demon hunter?" I asked, breaking the silence of the room.

"Of course to kill demons. What else?"

"I an, as far as I know, the demon hunter is a profession that is more dominated by n. Apart from that, you don't look like you are from a needy family and have to go through such a dangerous profession."

A sad smile appeared on her face, her eyes trembling in emotion.

"Ten years ago, my mother was killed by a demon before my eyes. I couldn't do anything at that ti." She paused for a mont as her eyes turned serious and determined.

"That's why I swear I would beco strong and kill all the demons that exist in this world."

"I'm sorry for digging up your old wounds." I let out a long breath quietly.

'Okay, another good reason to hate more.'

She tilted her head slowly to face .

"Damian ... You have the power to fight demons. I hope you can help fight them and consider my invitation earlier."

Actually, I don't mind helping her, after all, I also fought against demons all this ti. But joining the demon hunter association was clearly out of question.

"Let consider it. I'll contact you later." We did exchange numbers earlier.

"Okay."

Just as these words left her mouth, a handso silver-haired male elf entered the room and approached us.

"Emma, how are you ?" he asked worriedly.

"Theo? Why are you here?" she answered in shock and confusion.

He took a seat next to while his eyes remained fixed on Emma. Completely ignored , as if I'm not here.

"I got news from your family that you were injured. I just happened to be near here, so I ca here first. I also already told the association that you were hurt."

Upon hearing the words of association, I imdiately took a glance at him.

'Observation.'

[Observation skill succeeded.]

[Na: Theo Ragelight] [Age: 19]

[Level 9] [Race: Elf]

[HP: 160/175] [MP: 46/77]

[Skills: Holy Chain lv 3, Mana Strike lv 5]

[Emotion: Worried.]

[Love ter: 0/10]

[Condition: Normal]

[Relationship: Single]

[Profession: Demon Hunter, College Student.]

'I knew it... He also a demon hunter .' I checked him since he could be my opponent one day. Even though I don't attack or eat humans like other demons, it doesn't an they won't target . The belief that all demons are evil cannot be broken anymore. I also thought the sa as them until Lilieth saved . On the other hand, other demons are also my enemies, of course, I refer to evil demons that attack humans. If there are other demons that have the sa fate as , I will be happy to befriend them. My position that is trapped between humans and demons makes difficult.

I paid attention to Theo's status which is only slightly different from mine and understand his indifference to . If Franz and Bern could be arrogant with their strength, how could he not?

"Since your friend has arrived, I'll excuse myself," I said, standing up. I decided to leave imdiately. Although I do not like Theo's attitude, who ignored , but if I stay here too long, there could be other demon hunters coming and I want to avoid it. At least I don't want them to see my face.

Just as I took a few steps, Emma called . "Damian."

I stopped my steps and turned towards her.

"Thank you. I'm glad to et you again," she continued, smiling sweetly, her eyes looking at deeply.

I gave her a smile in response.

"I'm also glad to et you. Take care of yourself." Then I leave.

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Theo looked at the door that closed in front of him before returning his gaze to Emma.

"Who is he?"

"He's the one who helped . If there wasn't him, maybe I'd be dead now."

"He helped you? Why have I never seen him in the Demon Hunters Association's headquarters?" His tone was between disbelief and disparage.

"He isn't a Demon Hunter. He only found injured and brought here."

"Hmph! So he's just another loser?" he said in a condescending tone.

Actually, after she heard Theo's tone, she wanted to tell the truth but she held back because she had promised Damian. Emma knew Theo was a bit arrogant with his status as a top-level demon hunter. He likes to look down on n who aren't demon hunters and to call them losers for not daring to fight demons. Actually, his attitude sotis makes her upset, but what can she do? They are partners. There are tis when they face a strong demon, they have to work together as a team.

"He helped . You should not say that. " she tried to give an understanding.

Theo's expression turned displeased after hearing Emma try to defend him.

"A man who doesn't want to fight demons on the front lines are just losers to . Because of a pathetic man like him, won like you are forced to fight."

"Everyone has their reasons." Actually when her first eting at Diamond college Emma began to be interested in him but of course all that was only physically and after a while she forgot him. But today's eting made her really interested in him. It's very rare for ordinary people to fight a demon because usually, they will run away when they see the demon's terrifying form. Also when he helped her earlier, he is not showing the slightest fear and she also realized Damian was attacking them as if he was used to fighting with them. That was why she thought of inviting him into the Demon Hunter Association.

'I guess he already fought the demon several tis, but why doesn't he want to join us?'